Audiobook Downloads and Rentals FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Audiobook Downloads and Rentals

    How did NextAdvisor review these audiobook download and rental services?

    We tried them all. We signed up for every service here. When it was a download service, we tried the downloadable files. When it was a rental service we tried that. We always used the same book so we could compare sound quality and file size (where applicable). We also spent time browsing the web sites in order to get a sense of how easy the sites were to navigate, and which titles they carry.

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Audible

Bottom line: Membership plan saves frequent readers money on the biggest download library in the audiobook business
Booksfree

Bottom line: Fast, free shipping with the biggest rental library makes this a great service for frequent listeners
eMusic Audiobooks

Bottom line: Cheapest plans and good selection, though it may lack some high-profile titles; audio quality is not top-notch
Simply Audiobooks

Bottom line: There are two plans to choose from, but the rental service is by far the best bargain
iTunes

Bottom line: Better for casual listeners; not as cheap as subscription services; must use iTunes/iPod/iPhone
Barnes & Noble

Bottom line: Good selection, often cheaper than iTunes, but checkout, download, and audio are disappointing

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